Appalachian State Mountaineers vs William & Mary Tribe Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our William & Mary vs Appalachian State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boone.

William & Mary vs Appalachian State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tribe and Mountaineers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mountaineers at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Appalachian State is favored by -4.5 at home against William & Mary.

William & Mary vs. Appalachian State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: William & Mary Tribe at Appalachian State Mountaineers
Where: Boone at Holmes Convocation Center
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds APPLST -4.5, WM +172 | APPLST -220 O/U 148.5

Tribe Preview: Can the Tribe Grab a Win on the Road?

William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games

William & Mary fell to NC State 84-61 on Friday, November 22nd. The Tribe were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, which was under the O/U line of 163.5.

After trailing 43-24 at halftime, William & Mary scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. Despite a better 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap enough to cover the spread.

Tribe Offense Breakdown

William & Mary managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 36.7% from the field. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 22.6% from deep, going 7-for-31. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they connected on 51.7% of their two-point attempts.

Noah Collier led the Tribe with 25 points, shooting 56.2% from the field. Marcus Hill added 19 points, shooting 53.8%, while Gabe Dorsey contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 11 from three-point range.

Tribe Team Defense

William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 84 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 55% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team making 25 of 45 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Tribe held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they hit 6 of 19 three-pointers. William & Mary also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws.

Mountaineers Preview: Will Appalachian State Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Appalachian State Mountaineers Recent Game/Games

The Mountaineers picked up a 65-53 win over Queens (NC) on Tuesday, November 19th, at home. Appalachian State, favored by 8.5 points, covered the spread with the victory.

Appalachian State led 31-24 at halftime and outscored Queens 34-29 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 118 fell well below the O/U line of 149.5.

Mountaineers Offense Breakdown

Appalachian State put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They connected on 35.7% of their three-point attempts, hitting 5 of 14 from deep, while shooting 51.5% on two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 53.3% from the line, going 16 for 30.

CJ Huntley led the way with 27 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.8% overall and 42.9% from three-point range. Myles Tate added 19 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 50% from beyond the arc. The team finished with 8 assists and 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Mountaineers Team Defense

Appalachian State's defense held their opponent to 53 points, despite allowing them to shoot 46% from the field. The Mountaineers gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Appalachian State's defense limited their opponent to 5 three-pointers on 14 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 16, shooting 53%.

Tribe vs Mountaineers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, William & Mary has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 74 points per game.
Through their last ten home contests, the Mountaineers offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 68. Appalachian State posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 5-5 ATS.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Tribe have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Mountaineers have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.